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Black Men Stepping Up to Support Young Brothers
Written by Janet Alston Jackson, Contributing Writer
02 October 2008
African American Male Conference: From left to right is Ed Fletcher, executive director; Al Stephens, chairman of the board; and Reverend Tyrone Skinner, board member and visionary.You could almost hear ... read more >>

Fannie Lou Hamer
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
02 October 2008
Fannie Lou HamerIf Fannie Lou Hamer were alive today, the 2008 presidential campaign would bring tears to her eyes and a smile to her face. She would have been able to rest for a while, take a deep breath ... read more >>

Local Briefs (10-02-08 Edition)
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 October 2008
15th Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase to honor black directors of photography The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) hosts the 15th Annual ... read more >>

To the Polls Tuesday's
Written by Niele Anderson
02 October 2008
Join the Los Angeles Sentinel and 93.5 The Beat FMStarting October 7th you can go to the County Registers Office, in Norwalk ,and vote early. Buses leave from the Los Angeles Sentinel 3800 Crenshaw ... read more >>

Bailout or Blackout?
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
02 October 2008
That is the $700-billion question facing African American lawmakers as negotiations resume in Congress Democrats and Republicans were not the only ones divided by a massive $700-billion bailout plan ... read more >>

B. Smith Lends Helping Hand To Dorsey High School
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor)
26 September 2008
B SmithIt's hard to describe entrepreneur B. Smith with simply one word because she has worn many hats during her career.You can call her a fashion model, chef, restaurateur, author and television host. ... read more >>

Poll suggests race could cost Obama White House
Written by Associated Press
25 September 2008
Deep-seated racial misgivings could cost Barack Obama the White House if the election is close, according to an AP-Yahoo News poll that found one-third of White Democrats harbor negative views toward ... read more >>

We Vote For Change 08!
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer
25 September 2008
This years election will come down to a few votes in neighboring swing-states. This Friday, Sept. 26th at 5:00 PM, there will be a debate watching party at the LA Sentinel Headquarters, ... read more >>

Shooting Rocks Washington Prep.
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
25 September 2008
The horrendous shooting at Washington Prep School last weekend after a football game is an outrage and reminder that the violence is omnipresent in the community. There was s shooting on the ... read more >>

Compton Fire believed to be Intentional
Written by City News Service
25 September 2008
CNS--A non-injury fire broke out at Dino's Auto and Muffler Shop in Compton early last week and the shop's owner believes it may have been intentionally set, authorities said. Compton firefighters ... read more >>

1st Presidential Debate
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer
25 September 2008
The Sentinel, KJLH Radio, Ward Economic Development, the New Frontier Democratic Club and We Vote for Change will host the first presidential debate, where the public is invited to watch next Friday ... read more >>

â€œMcCain is out of touch on the economy.â€
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
18 September 2008
With the country’s economy in chaos, it is important for the next president to understand the fundamentals of economics. The most recent challenge to dominate the presidential campaign is the ... read more >>

Warith Deen Mohammed Passes
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
11 September 2008
He turned the Nation of Islam towards the East and incorporated the fundamentals of Orthodox Islam to his followers. Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, the spiritual leader of the American Muslim Community, ... read more >>